Another damning story of the FBI emerged Saturday in the New York Times, regarding its investigation of Dr. Larry Nassar.
Breaking News: FBI offices in 3 cities were told that Larry Nassar had molested elite gymnasts. But nearly a year later, gymnastics officials became concerned about the slow pace of the case. During that time, over 2 dozen girls and women were molested. https://t.co/wj6ud1xMDW
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 3, 2018
The New York Times reports on the glacial pace of the FBI’s investigation:
But as the inquiry moved with little evident urgency, a cost was being paid. The New York Times has identified at least 40 girls and women who say that Dr. Nassar molested them between July 2015, when he first fell under F.B.I. scrutiny, and September 2016, when he was exposed by an Indianapolis Star investigation. Some are among the youngest of the now-convicted predator’s many accusers — 265, and counting.
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The silence at times drove the victims and their families to distraction, including Gina Nichols, the mother of the gymnast initially known as “Athlete A”: Maggie Nichols, who was not contacted by the F.B.I. for nearly 11 months after the information she provided sparked the federal inquiry.
Would you believe that people are upset not with the FBI but with The New York Times and its choice to run an anti-FBI story now?
Really? FBI bashing at this time?? Very interesting.
— DrStrangeLove (@DrStrangeLohv) February 3, 2018
Interesting timing of this FBI bashing story…why did gymnastics officials wait so long to do anything when they knew for years this was going on?? https://t.co/fCxwV0DmHi
— Its Obvious (@MIRosebud) February 3, 2018
This is unbelievable, you're trying to discredit the FBI to help a criminal treasonous party keep their power? HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THIS?! How is this on the FBI?! They have procedures to follow! Place the blame where it belongs! The guardians of these girls failed, end of story.
— ScOttS (@Phins4Ev) February 3, 2018
The political intent here is so naked, shameless!
— LaissezFaire ?? (@famous35) February 3, 2018
NYT doing Trumps dirty work
— MinorityReport ™ (@obamadailywire) February 3, 2018
@nytimes this is very irresponsible reporting at best.
— Miss D. (@Ditzy_horse) February 3, 2018
This article is very irresponsible. Fuck you, @nytimes https://t.co/hlZTMGOc9C
— nicksevens (@nicksevens) February 3, 2018
Beware of propaganda. https://t.co/7eJRsDYLlZ
— Mavis Emory (@MCEmory) February 3, 2018
The war on the FBI begins… https://t.co/asrDIcv8TO
— Mike Fraser (@bcmikejetsfan) February 3, 2018
Have to wonder if this was intentionally designed to further erode confidence in the FBI? Coincidence? https://t.co/ROJSP67GSh
— Joyce Faraone (@factsfaraone) February 3, 2018
There is a smear campaign going on against the FBI. https://t.co/KsqHTuFFu2
— AJ (@thisguy_aljahai) February 3, 2018
Ahhhh. NYT doing Drumpf's dirty work again….
— ORANGE COUNTY is BLUE (@blueorangeny) February 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/hartsigns/status/959898145005056000
https://twitter.com/hartsigns/status/959897932437729280
Here it comes. Now the FBI will be under attack nonstop. Coincidence?
— anthony biafore (@stoneman28) February 3, 2018
Ok- is this true? If so outrageous. Or is this a well timed story designed to attack the FBI at THIS particular moment of memo-induced insanity against FBI?
— Robin (@RobinFree19) February 3, 2018
Go home NYT, you're drunk, high and a hot mess lately.
— alli (@holocen3) February 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/Bri_N_GiO/status/959890032357191680
https://twitter.com/Bri_N_GiO/status/959890057489469441
Quit giving red meat to the GOP … blaming the FBI
— Emi Smith (@EmiSmith9) February 3, 2018
From NYT to 45’s twitter feed in 5…4…3…2…
I’m done with NYT shenanigans.
— MizpahMoon ☀️???☀️ (@EkbMary) February 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/elamison/status/959868065352683521
So now Republicans are trying everything to discredit our FBI. i like my cops, FBI, CIA, and military stop making them look bad.
— life (@mixteca_mictlan) February 3, 2018
Attacking the FBI now? What did Trump pay you?
— GossipGirlInChicago (@haleyjennyc) February 3, 2018
The GOP propaganda machine is ramping up, it seems. Interesting timing.
— Miss Nasty of the Rebel Alliance ? (@missnastywoman) February 3, 2018
You are now working for Trump?!
— deco-daze.com (@BuddhaWorship) February 3, 2018
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NY TIMES?? This seems quite convenient for you to do today? So your saying the FBI is responsible for EVERYTHING that has gone wrong in America? They keep America safe, take the lead on present danger like mass murder and kidnapping, expose corruption (1 of 2) https://t.co/ff92X0ci6j
— Isabella Lena (@ivotekindness) February 3, 2018
within our borders, and now add dumb mistakes made by many upstanding institutions that should have had their own governing policies in place to protect them? Should we also blame them for sororities, fraternities, and bullying? Do you want the constitution to fail? (2 of 2)
— Isabella Lena (@ivotekindness) February 3, 2018
Some good advice here …
These comments illustrate a damning breakdown of humanity & sense of justice in the face of cheap partisan politics. If your first thought seeing this is "NYT is trying to discredit the FBI to help Trump!" & not "this is a gross miscarriage of justice," take a step back. Reflect. https://t.co/TK9mOVFcve
— Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) February 3, 2018
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